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$1B public works bill clears Minn. Senate
The Democratic-controlled Senate has passed a $1 billion construction projects bill, ignoring Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty's veto...
 
Toyota global recall balloons to 8.5M vehicles
Toyota's global recall ballooned to 8.5 million cars and trucks as the company recalled 440,000 of its flagship Prius and other hybrids...
 
Lakeville father charged in deadly Christmas Eve crash
A father accused of driving drunk with his three children in the vehicle is facing a felony charge resulting from a fatal crash...
 
Pawlenty expains $100,000 check to Alabama GOP
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty says the $100,000 check he delivered to the Alabama GOP on Friday came from Bob Perry...
 
Winter storm blamed for two Minn. deaths   
 A slow-moving snowstorm is heading out of Minnesota after dumping nearly a foot of snow in western and central parts of the state...

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Shawano County authorities look for missing man
Authorities in Shawano County are looking for a missing 92-year-old man they say may be in need of medical assistance...
 
Death of Kerrigan's father is ruled a homicide
The family of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan has critcized an autopsy report about her father's death and insists it was not a homicide...
 
Ice, snow cause Fargo warehouse roof to collapse
Snow and ice buildup have caused parts a roof at a food warehouse in Fargo to collapse, forcing the warehouse...
 
Governor cracks down on convicted sex offenders
The Republican governor on Tuesday proposed more than doubling prison sentences for those convicted of first degree criminal sexual conduct....
 
Democrats go after governor's unallotment power
Democratic lawmakers are going after the governor's power to reduce state spending..
 
Obama: GOP and Dems together can spur job growth
Appealing for bipartisanship in a town where it's lacking, President Barack Obama sat down with Democrats and Republicans Tuesday...
 
Ex-counselor, soldier accused of sex assault   
A former camp counselor and member of the military is accused of sexually assaulting a girl half his age. Prosecutors charged David Nguyen...
 
Minn. missionaries help victims of Haiti quake   
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS traveled to Haiti and brought back the story of Minnesotans who survived the earthquake and continued...
 
Xcel checks St. Paul homes for crossed gas-sewer lines   
On orders from the state, Xcel Energy crews started checking homes in St. Paul for crossed natural gas and sewer lines Monday...
 
Still no word from Toyota on Prius recall
A week after brake problems surfaced with its Prius, Toyota still has yet to say whether it will recall the popular hybrid - and analysts say further...
 
SPPD close case of St. Thomas student's death   
St. Paul police have closed the investigation into the death of a college student found dead in the Mississippi River last year...
 
MnDOT travel-time signs put to the test   
On snowy days when commute times double or even triple, the electronic road signs that provide travel times can be valuable to...
 
High tech command center keeps flights moving at MSP   
Cameras, sensors in the pavement and special vehicles are just some of the tools workers use to monitor runway and weather conditions at MSP...
 
Anoka Sheriff IDs man found dead by paper carrier
Authorities in Anoka County have identified the man whose dead body a newspaper carrier found lying in the street...
 
New legal issue: Payment for child porn victims
A victim of child pornography is asking for restitution from anyone who viewed online images of her being abused by her uncle...
 
Minnesota snow business gets a boost   
The snow blamed for creating troubles for commuters has given a boost to businesses that rely on a white winter to make money...
 
Minn. lawmaker who enrolled in Guard due back soon
The Minnesota Legislature won't have full attendance until one of its own finishes his National Guard training this week...
 
MEDICAL EDGE: Treatments for vertigo   
In the Medical Edge from the Mayo Clinic, doctors explain that certain forms of vertigo can easily be treated...
 
US to commit $78.5M to try to halt Asian carp
The Obama administration says it will spend $78.5 million to halt the giant Asian carp, which officials fear could spread and possibly...
 
Bill aimed at creating jobs unveiled at state capitol   
Senate Democrats are outlining a $50 million proposal to create jobs by spurring investment in startup companies, historic fix-ups and...
 
DNR: Moose numbers continue to decline in NE Minn.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says new data show the moose population in northeastern Minnesota continues...
 
Rep. John Murtha, voice for veterans, dies at 77
Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken...
 
Wanted: Ideas for reforming Minn. government
Minnesota lawmakers are looking for the public's ideas on changing the way business is done in the state. Rep. Paul Marquart...
 
Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty
Michael Jackson's doctor has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star. Dr. Conrad Murray...
 
Sentencing date set for Tom Petters
A sentencing date has been set for Minnesota businessman Tom Petters, who was convicted of orchestrating a $3.65 billion Ponzi scheme...
 
Audience research pioneer Frank Magid dies
Family member say Frank Magid of Cedar Rapids, whose audience research firm developed "Good Morning America" for ABC and...
 
Minn. Somali children document a tattered history
At the Minnesota International Middle School, a charter school that enrolls mostly East African students, groups of elders from the local...
 
MN GOP candidate pushes horse-lover license plates
One of the Republican front-runners in the governor's race is pushing legislation to establish special license plates for horse lovers...
 
Lawmakers focus on road safety at state capitol
Keeping you safe on and off the roads will be the focus at the capitol Monday.  In the past decade, 500 people have died...
 
Minn. snowmobiler dies after hitting tree
A snowmobiler has died after hitting a tree handing over the ice on a central Minnesota lake...
 
Haiti donation tax break clears MN House panel
A legislative tax panel approved a bill Monday that would let state taxpayers deduct donations to Haiti earthquake relief efforts when...
 
MSP Airport to discuss long-term plan
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is hosting open houses on Tuesday and Thursday to keep the public informed about updates to its long term plan...
 
Schools mark Nat'l African American Parent Day
Public schools in Minneapolis and St. Paul are joining districts nationwide Monday in celebrating National African American Parent Involvement Day...
 
Snow and Superbowl pose double threat on roads   
The State Patrol has extra troopers on the roads, ready to patrol drunk drivers and snow-related crashes...
 
Toyota dealers spend weekend repairing recalled pedals   
As Toyota moves to rescue it's reputation, thousands of Toyota owners could have their money on the line...
 
Klobuchar pushes to ease international adoptions   
Minnesota has the highest rate of international adoptions in the country. But roadblocks and hurdles make it far more difficult than people expect...
 
Search for missing snowmobiler called off   
Washington County authorities say there will be no search Sunday for a man who may have been driving a snowmobile...
 
Pawlenty has until Tuesday to explain budget cuts
Gov. Tim Pawlenty's administration has until Tuesday to explain to the Minnesota Supreme Court why his 2009 budget cuts were legal...
 
DPS orders Xcel to fix sewer line breaches   
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has ordered Xcel Energy to locate and fix any natural gas lines that have breached sewer lines statewide...
 Crossed gas, sewer lines could threaten homes
 
State grants available for specialty crop growers
Specialty crop growers in Minnesota can now apply for grants through the state...
 
2 teens indicted in Seward triple murder
A Hennepin County grand jury indicted two 17-year-olds on first-degree murder charges for a triple murder inside a Minneapolis corner market...
 
Election calendar change could effect governor's race   
A major change in the 2010 election calendar could dramatically impact how Minnesotans go about choosing the next governor...
 
Police: Sophisticated burglars target metro drug stores   
A sophisticated burglary ring, possibly responsible for dozens of metro break-ins, is now targeting Walgreens stores, according to police...
 
Father and son craft handmade snowshoes   
In these days of computer aided design, robotics and instant results, real, old fashioned craftsmen are becoming hard to find. But there are a few still out there...
 
Timberwolves rally late to beat Mavericks 117-108
Jonny Flynn scored 19 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves finished the game on a 13-2 run to snap a 13-game losing streak against...